Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $37,000 in 1976 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) / 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.4:1 / 16.4:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) / 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3160 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 / Caterpillar 3208 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 636 ci (10.4 L) / 636 ci (10.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Power | 210 hp (156.6 kW) / 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 / 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 485 lb-ft (657.7 Nm) / 485 lb-ft (657.7 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1290 / 1400 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 178.24 hp (132.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm cerametallic disc |
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| Description | Fuller TA4510 used on the RC-200. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Dana-Spicer ST-1010 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with optional heat and air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 140 gal (529.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 22 gpm (83.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 17.5 gpm (66.2 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 55 (early) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 228 inches (579 cm) |
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| Weight | 21500 lbs (9752 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches*Overall with 23.1 tires. (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Weight | 21500 lbs (9752 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118 inches (299 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-30 / 18.4-34 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-30 / 18.4-34 |
Bearcat II ST-225 Serial Numbers
| 1974 | 3001 |
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| 1975 | 3402 |
| 1976 | 3772 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1162
| Description | Cat 3208 diesel 10-speed 4WDSeptember 13 - 30, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1162 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1-Hi used for power test. / Gear 2-Lo used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 13.9 gal/hour (52.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 178.24 hp (132.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 22622 lbs (10261 kg) |
References
| Description | Bearcat II published in 1976, by Steiger |
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| Drive type | 4-Wheel Drive Agri-Power published in 1974, by Steiger |
Speeds
| Description | With 23.1-34 tires. |
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Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Height
| Cab | 125 inches (317 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Hood | 86 inches (218 cm) |